| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $241.89 | 4.820% | $253.5491 | $253.55 | $253.55 | $253.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $179.79 | 10.576% | $198.8046 | $198.80 | $198.80 | $198.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $173.62 | 11.614% | $193.7842 | $193.78 | $193.80 | $193.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $37.35 | 7.494% | $40.149 | $40.15 | $40.15 | $40.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $241.82 | 3.262% | $249.7082 | $249.71 | $249.70 | $249.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $131.33 | 3.215% | $135.5523 | $135.55 | $135.55 | $135.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $239.80 | 8.629% | $260.4923 | $260.49 | $260.50 | $260.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,245.60 | $1,332.0397 | $1,332.03 | $1,332.05 | $1,332.00 | |